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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty held a phone conversation about recent regional events and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
Otabek YusupovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Manama, where Bahrain will host the ninth meeting of the Russia–Gulf Cooperation Council strategic dialogue at the level of foreign ministers. The previous round was held in Sochi in September 2025. According to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, the meeting will include an exchange of views on a wide range of international and regional issues, and Lavrov will also hold meetings on the sidelines of the forum.
Otabek YusupovCuba's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ernesto Soberon Guzman, condemned an event scheduled by the US Permanent Mission to the UN for October 19 under the title 'Cuba Libre: The Oppression Havana Heights'. He called it a politically motivated action against a sovereign state and urged UN member states to speak out for the lifting of the American embargo.
Aziz KarimovThe presidency of the DR Congo has ordered staff of the office of the president not to contact the Belgian embassy in Kinshasa until further notice. The directive was signed by the head of the office of the president, Anthony Nkinzо, and issued one day after searches at the homes of relatives of President Felix Tshisekedi in Brussels as part of a money-laundering investigation linked to revenues from the mining sector. The reason for the decision is not stated in the circular.
Aziz KarimovManila called the words of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan that Beijing could 'easily win' in a confrontation a 'thinly veiled threat.' President Marcos described the remark as a threat, China's Foreign Ministry said Beijing's position is unchanged, and the embassy spoke of selective quoting.
Aziz KarimovHead of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva held a meeting with the Head of the Office of the President of Turkey, Hasan Dogan, and the Secretary General of the Presidential Administration, Hakki Susmaz. The parties discussed practical steps to expand cooperation and agreed to continue jointly implementing mutually beneficial initiatives.
Aziz KarimovAshraf Khodjaev, Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Qatar, South Africa and Ethiopia, has become the country's first permanent representative to the African Union. On October 14, he presented his credentials to AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. The sides discussed developing cooperation in culture, economy and humanitarian interaction.
Aziz KarimovRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, at a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, stated that the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing plays an important stabilizing role on the international stage. He noted the coincidence of positions on most regional and international issues, the role of both countries as permanent members of the UN Security Council, and cooperation within the SCO, BRICS, APEC and the G20. Lavrov also expressed hope that a trade turnover record with China would be broken this year, noting a 25% increase in the first eight months. Wang Yi congratulated Lavrov on the September State Duma elections, highly assessing their results.
Otabek YusupovUS Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle submitted her resignation after the White House asked her to step down. The decision followed Wall Street Journal reports about threats against a Greek official, accepting gifts, and an offer to use influence in exchange for debt repayment. Guilfoyle calls the accusations false and intends to defend her reputation.
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